Blessed Beyond Measure
A Season Of Harvest by Lauraine Snelling with Kiersti Giron is the final book in Leah’s Garden series. It is a wonderful, warm historical Christian novel and set in 1868.
Each book in the series has focused on one of the four Nielson sisters, it is the turn of Lark, the eldest, in this book. Lark has always been a mother hen, looking out for others. She feels that she is destined to be alone, locking her heart up inside in order to protect. Her independence even draws her away from the gifts that God has for her, as she does not believe she is worthy to receive them.
Another character is also a loner, riddled with guilt that is left over from the American Civil War. He believes that he does not deserve love, finding it easier to keep moving – but he, too, will miss out on God’s best for him.
We all have a past. We must not live there but we can learn lessons from our past. “The past is behind us, but it mold shapes us.”
Prayer is important. “Lord… too much swirled in his mind and heart to find the words to pray just now. Good thing the Almighty didn’t require them.” Sometimes there are no words, but God knows just what is in our hearts.
When life is uncertain, we can trust God. “She could count on God.” He is just a prayer away. “He is here, whenever we might call upon Him.”
God takes the messes of our lives and makes a masterpiece. “God works all things together for good.” God does His best work in the middle of our messy lives. “Not to lose heart if the path you thought lay clear before you seems suddenly murky… Our God is faithful, and He can be trusted.”
God loves each and everyone of us. He has no prejudices or preconceived ideas. “Help me to see this boy as You see him.” We need to have the eyes, the ears and the heart of Jesus as we travel through this world.
Leah’s Garden has been a wonderful set of books. All the characters are delightfully drawn. They spread the fragrance of God’s love wherever they go.
This is a most charming series that will warm your heart and leave you smiling.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.
JULIA WILSON
